Elizabeth McNabb

Manager @Blackdown Support Group

Hemyock, GB

The Blackdown Support Group was initiated in April 1991. It began as a collaboration between the Blackdown Practice and volunteers from the community. This partnership has been key to our longevity and is as active today as it was back then.Our Founders’ vision was to set up a voluntary group which could provide social and practical support to the communities of the Blackdown Hills and in doing so, relieve pressure on the local social and health care services, as well as improving the health and happiness of local people. We have continued their work ever since.Blackdown Support Group is now a registered Charity with its own Constitution and Board of Trustees. Our small staff team and dedicated band of volunteers work together to provide help across the 140 sq. miles of the Blackdowns. The Blackdown Support Group is a community self-help scheme extending the voluntary ethos. We work to ensure people living in the Blackdown Hills are connected to their communities and have a strong sense of wellbeing. We want them to be aware of and able to access the services they need to support their health and independence.When access to activities and services is improved, health, wellbeing and feelings of connection and confidence are improved. The Blackdown Support Group enables people to get around more easily, to meet and make friends and when they face life challenges, to feel that they are not alone.

The University of Manchester

Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General